Compass Box Hedonism

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 25 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Perfumy. Vanilla pod. Sweetly appetising. Palate Soft. Oaty. A bit empty in the middle. Finish A hint of lemon. Cedary, bittersweet, balancing dryness. Comment Compass Box knows how to stay on course. Its whiskies are well-judged and consistent.

Dave Broom Nose Gentle and creamy. Chocolate, vanilla and some red fruitiness (raspberry yoghurt?). Palate Very soft with great silky texture and a good cinnamon spiciness giving the mid palate a lift. Finish Rounded, fruity and soft. Comment Subtle and soft are the key words here. Like the best of these whiskies, this might not be as challenging as a peated Isaly or sherried Speyside but it is bloody drinkable!